Trans-douglas endoscopical surgical device (TED) and methods thereof

Abstract

The present invention discloses means and methods for providing trans-Douglas endoscopic surgical procedures in the pelvis and in other body portions, and especially gynecological, cardiological, urological, vascular, neurological or surgical operations; said method comprising steps of opening the Pouch of Douglas; inserting an U-shapeable or S-shaped endoscopic surgical device into the vagina in parallel to the blood vessels; introducing the distal end into the abdominal cavity; U-shaping or S-shaping the tubular assembly; and carrying out an operation in the pelvis.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a method of treating human patients by trans-Douglas endoscopic surgical procedures and to a trans-Douglas endoscopic surgical device.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Abdominal operations have been successfully performed since the beginning of the 19th century, firstly longitudinally and at the end of the century, transversally, Endoscopical surgery was developed during the 20th century and most abdominal operations can now be performed using endoscopes.[0003]Endoscopoic procedures are recognized to have considerable advantages over open operations (laparotomies) because of the avoidance of large incisions and the discomfort connected with them, long and expensive hospital stay, and extended period of incapacity caused by such incisions. Laparoscopic procedures are performed by a few small penetrations into the body, which cause less discomfort, and reduce the time and expense of the hospital stay and the patient's period ...

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Benefits of technology

[0021]It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method as defined above; wherein the method further comprising a step of providing the device by a main longitudinal X axis; maneuvering at least a portion of said effecters along one or more of the X, Y, Z axes or any combination thereof, especially along the XY, XZ, YZ planes or any combination of those planes, such that one or more of said effecters are adapted to reciprocate along one or more of said axes, rotate around one or more of said axes, retract or otherwise expand or protract along one or more of said axes, maneuver upwards of downwards along one or more of said axes, set the effecters in their ON or OFF; Activated or Deactivated; Open (e.g., widen), gradually Close or completely Close (e.g., tighten); Loose or Secured modes or any combination thereof.

[0022]It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method as defined above; wherein the method further comprising a step of providing said device with a length of the device is about 40 to about 60 cm, especially 50 cm; the outer width is between about 20 to about 50 mm, especially 25, 35 or 40 mm; the number of internal channels is between about 1 to about 10, especially 4, wherein 1st channel is of about 5 to about 15 mm, especially 10 mm, useful for needles and suturing materials, or morcellators, 2nd and 3rd channels are of about 20 2 to about 10 mm, especially about 5 mm, useful for various instruments and fluids flow, and 4th channel is of about 1 to about 5 mm, especially about 3 mm useful for fluids flow, especially about for spillage and suction.

Problems solved by technology

The number of required instruments and their repeated insertion and removal increases the time required for the procedure and its cost.

The size of a distal assembly on the distal end of the endoscopic device, such as forceps and surgical scissors, is limited by the diameter of the endoscope's working channel.

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